New Cardington Gate by Ashberry Homes · Mason Road, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK42 0XL
Ashberry Homes has 48 developments on Homello. Homes in Bedford sold for a median £360,000 over the last year, £361 per sq ft; see house prices in Bedford.
About New Cardington Gate
New Cardington Gate is a new build development by Ashberry Homes, located on Mason Road in Shortstown, Bedfordshire (MK42 0XL). The site features a collection of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom new build homes, offering a mix of terraced, semi-detached, and detached house types. Ashberry Homes holds a reputable track record, having been awarded a 5-star builder status by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for nine consecutive years, based on independent customer recommendations of over 90%.
Furthermore, the site is overseen by an NHBC Pride in the Job Award winner, Site Manager Alan Holmes, an accolade given to only the top 5% of UK site managers, indicating a focus on build quality at this specific development. 65 is applied to certain plots. The development provides specific house styles catering to different buyer needs. g., Plot 135) and features a utility room and en-suite to bedroom one. ft.), spans three floors and includes two en-suites and a dressing area to the main bedroom. Selected homes include allocated parking or a garage. All properties are built to a high-quality specification, incorporating modern open-plan living and dining areas and French doors leading to the rear garden. The Shortstown location offers direct and practical transport connections for both local and city commuters. Bedford train station is situated approximately 1.8 miles from the development, offering frequent direct services to London St Pancras International with fastest journey times of 37-40 minutes via Thameslink or East Midlands Railway. Bedford St Johns train station is even closer, at 1.1 miles. Road access is facilitated by the nearby A603, which connects to Bedford town centre in under 15 minutes, and the A421, providing a link to Milton Keynes in approximately 25 minutes. Major motorways are accessible, with the M1 11.5 miles away and the A1(M) 7.5 miles away. Local public transport is served by Stagecoach East bus services 3 and 9, which run frequently from Shortstown to the Bedford Bus Station in around 19-25 minutes. Local amenities include a convenient Tesco Express (New Cardington Express). Larger retail is available at Alban Retail Park (approx. 10 minutes' drive) and in Bedford town centre at the Harpur Shopping Centre. For families, the development is located near well-regarded schools, including Shortstown Primary School and Bedford Academy (approx. 0.3 miles), which serve the catchment area for the Eastcotts parish. Availability and viewing arrangements are on a plot-by-plot basis; interested parties are advised to contact the developer's sales advisor for up-to-date pricing, property specifications, and to book an appointment.
- Developer
- Ashberry Homes
- City
- Bedfordshire
- Neighbourhood
- Shortstown
- Postcode
- MK42 0XL
- Address
- Mason Road, Shortstown, Bedford
- Tenure
- For sale
Sold prices at New Cardington Gate
First sales only so far: 31 homes registered at a median £412,500 since 2022 (new-build sales register 6–12 months after completion).
| Address | Sold | Kind | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97, Mason Road MK42 0XL | Sept 2025 | New build | £510,000 · £373/sq ft |
| 91, Mason Road MK42 0XL | Aug 2025 | New build | £380,000 · £406/sq ft |
| 87, Mason Road MK42 0XL | Aug 2025 | New build | £460,750 · £386/sq ft |
| 93, Mason Road MK42 0XL | Aug 2025 | New build | £417,763 · £404/sq ft |
| 89, Mason Road MK42 0XL | Aug 2025 | New build | £375,000 · £400/sq ft |
| 77, Mason Road MK42 0XL | Feb 2025 | New build | £372,500 · £398/sq ft |
| 83, Mason Road MK42 0XL | Feb 2025 | New build | £475,000 · £398/sq ft |
| 79, Mason Road MK42 0XL | Dec 2024 | Sale | £363,669 · £388/sq ft |
Sales at the development's postcode and its listings' postcodes, as recorded by HM Land Registry; neighbouring addresses in the same postcode can be included.
Questions about New Cardington Gate
›Who is the developer of New Cardington Gate?
New Cardington Gate is an Ashberry Homes development in Shortstown, Bedfordshire. Ashberry Homes has 48 developments listed on Homello.
›How much do homes at New Cardington Gate cost?
The developer has not published current prices. Homes here first sold at a median of £412,500 according to HM Land Registry.
›What have homes at New Cardington Gate sold for?
HM Land Registry has registered 31 first sales at New Cardington Gate at a median of £412,500 since 2022. New-build sales appear in the register six to twelve months after completion, so this count grows over time. That is 5% above the Bedford median of £361 per square foot.
›What are house prices like in Bedford?
The median sold price in Bedford was £360,000 over the last 12 months (2,899 sales, +0.4% on the year before), or £361 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Bedford page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
Location
Mason Road, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0XL
Nearest stations
- Bedford St Johns Station 2.4 milesWest Midlands
- Bedford Station 3.1 milesEast Midlands, Thameslink, West Midlands
- Kempston Hardwick Station 3.9 milesWest Midlands
- Stewartby Station 5.3 milesWest Midlands
Nearest schools
- Shortstown Primary School 0.5 milesPrimary · ages 2–11 Expected standard
- Cotton End Forest School 1.1 milesPrimary · ages 2–11
- Sheerhatch Primary School 1.5 milesPrimary · ages 4–11 Needs attention
- Bedford Academy 1.5 milesSecondary · ages 11–18
Nearest supermarkets
- Tesco Express Convenience store 0.5 miles
- Morrisons Daily Convenience store 0.6 miles
- Tesco Extra Superstore 1.9 miles
- Asda Express Convenience store 2.0 miles
Eating out nearby
Within half a mile: 1 restaurant or cafe, 1 pub or bar, 1 takeaway.
- Shake Rattle N roll 0.3 milesRestaurant or cafe
- Kings Arms 0.5 milesPub or bar
- Shortstown Foodbar 0.5 milesTakeaway
- The Hangar Cafe And Bar 0.5 milesRestaurant or cafe
Straight-line distances; actual routes will be longer. Stations from NaPTAN, with their lines powered by TfL Open Data; schools from the Department for Education register, with the latest Ofsted signal; supermarkets from Geolytix Retail Points; places to eat from the Food Standards Agency's register of food businesses.
Area insights
The Bedford neighbourhood around this development.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data, Police.uk, Historic England, ONS Census 2021, Ofcom Connected Nations, Environment Agency. Planning offices.

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